Food Trucks by Heather Shouse I picked this book up simply because of the title. Seriously. Before I even opened the book, I began to panic: could the promise of the title be yet another let down? Would I be reading about food trucks in New York or Miami? What good would that do me […]
Continue ReadingI have a good friend who always says, “It’s happy hour somewhere in the world.” LatinoFoodie loves that care-free spirit. When all the work is done and you’ve braved the traffic home, there’s nothing better than to kick off your shoes (or heels) and enjoy a tasty libation. It’s Memorial Day Weekend. Time to relax and enjoy. We […]
Continue ReadingThe Los Angeles Times featured this recipe and we have to give two thumbs up! Here’s another grilling recipe for you to try this Memorial Day Weekend. By the way, have you thanked someone in the military today? Recipe courtesy of the LA Times: Total time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 to 4 1/2 pound cleaned, […]
Continue ReadingMemorial Day is the grilling gateway to the summer with fresh fruits & vegetables to grill all summer long…but it all starts here with corn. While you’re busy packing up the beach chairs for a day on the sand, or loading your ice chest with cooling libations for a backyard Memorial Day celebration, don’t forget the corn!
Continue ReadingIn many households on the west coast this Memorial Day Weekend, many families and friends are gathering for not a BBQ, but as we like to call it, a “Carne Asada.” And, although other items are featured on the grill, it is the flank steak marinated in citrus juices and other spices that takes center stage. […]
Continue ReadingMemorial Day Weekend kicks-off for us the “official” summer grilling months. It’s a time we remember all of those who have sacrificed dearly in the armed forces and thank them for their efforts to protect our freedom. Our house not only heats up from the May weather, but from what’s cooking on the grill and the spices in our […]
Continue ReadingGroupacho, the newest innovator in the burgeoning daily deals market, is launching its website today, offering discounts on L.A.’s hottest restaurants, clubs, retail shops, and events. Groupacho will focus on deals that reflect the lifestyle of Latino families in Los Angeles. In its debut week, Groupacho has partnered with La Fonda Restaurant and EZ Lube […]
Continue ReadingHere in Southern California, we’re lucky to have sweet & tart strawberries available to us nearly year-round. There is nothing better than biting into a chilled strawberry on a hot summer day fresh from the garden. Too often we think of the luscious berries as components of breakfast or dessert, thereby limiting the awesome potential of the strawberry. Wanting to […]
Continue ReadingLong Beach Pride 2011 Whether you went for the dance offs, hook ups or the food trucks, LB Pride 2011 had something for everyone. The two of us at LatinoFoodie were busy working “it” in the various food lines. There was a lot of the standard festival food fair: roasted corn on the cob (yum elote), chicken & […]
Continue ReadingWe found some surprisingly easy, yet delicious, recipes in Eva’s new cookbook http://huff.to/eqqfxu. Love the idea of homemade tortillas featured in the same cookbook with American fare. Enjoyed reading the back stories about her family in between the recipes.
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